Indonesia has confirmed its first monkeypox infection, the health ministry said on Saturday.
Neighbouring Singapore reported its first case of monkeypox last month and had confirmed 15 as of Aug 5. Elsewhere in Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Thailand have also confirmed cases.
Also read: Monkeypox cases jumped 20% last week to 35,000 across 92 countries: WHO
The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency, with more than 40,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox, including a handful of deaths, in over 80 countries where the virus is not endemic.
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Brian Stelter leaving CNN as network cancels ‘Reliable Sources’ show
CNN’s recent rejig by newly appointed CEO Chris Licht aimed at making the channel less confrontational has resulted in cancelling its 30-year-old show, ‘Reliable Sources’, with its host Brian Stelter leaving the network. Chris Licht has also made it known internally that he’s not interested in the conflict between CNN and Fox News on the network. Stelter authored a book named “Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth” in August 2020.
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In Europe, drought exposes ancient stones, WWII ships as water levels drop
Weeks of baking drought across Europe have seen water levels in rivers and lakes fall to levels few can remember, exposing long-submerged treasures – and some unwanted hazards. Memories of past droughts have also been rekindled in Germany by the reappearance of so-called “hunger stones” along the River Rhine. Many such stones have become visible along the banks of Germany’s largest river in recent weeks.
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Twelve civilians killed in Somali hotel bombed by Al-Qaeda linked outfit
At least eight civilians have been confirmed dead in an attack by Islamist militants on a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, an official said Saturday, as security forces continued to battle gunmen holed up inside. Fighters from the Al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group stormed the popular Hayat Hotel on Friday evening in a hail of gunfire and bomb blasts.
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Fish, crabs undergoing Covid PCR test? Watch viral video
As Covid-19 infections are increasing in China, the country has found unique ways to grapple with the situation. Recently, a video went viral on social media where Chinese authorities could be seen increasing the scope of the PCR test beyond human beings. The measures come against the fear that the illegal trade of animals could contribute to the worsening situation of the virus outbreak in the country.
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Monkeypox virus can stay on computer mouse, coffee machine for days: CDC study
A new study on monkeypox by the US disease control body CDC now suggests that the virus can linger on many common household objects for several days despite regular disinfecting. For this study, a home shared by two monkeypox patients was taken up. Researchers found the virus in 70 per cent of high-contact areas 20 days after their symptoms began. These included couches, blankets, a coffee machine, computer mouse and the light switch.